**Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** Join our team as a Facilities Maintenance Technician where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facility's systems. You will work from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, overseeing the maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring safety standards are met. **Responsibilities** + Test systems, primarily PLCs, Drives, and related sensors, recording results on a tablet or laptop. + Interpret equipment diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to understand mechanical and electrical systems. + Program and upgrade older machine PLCs as necessary. + Diagnose and repair machines as needed or on a preventative maintenance schedule. + Perform routine maintenance tasks on various facility systems, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. + Supervise and coordinate maintenance projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards. + Conduct inspections to identify potential issues and implement corrective measures. + Fabricate and weld components as needed for repairs or modifications. + Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders and inventory. + Collaborate with other team members to enhance overall facility operations. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in electrical systems, troubleshooting logic controllers, and mechanical systems. + Ability to interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics. + Knowledge of clean room protocols and comfortable working in various environmental conditions. + Strong understanding of manufacturing facilities maintenance practices and procedures. + Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal. + Ability to maintain a safe working environment while adhering to safety regulations. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Knowledge of GMPs is a plus. + Experience with food production equipment/machines, regulations, and restrictions (USDA) is helpful but not required. **Why Work Here?** This is a growing company with plans to expand to multiple shifts due to increased demand. Being family-owned, we pride ourselves on treating employees like family, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. **Work Environment** Work in a variety of environments including a cold food production area, a non-climate-controlled warehouse, and a climate-controlled office space. You will occasionally perform tasks in the office area, such as moving furniture or replacing lightbulbs. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middletown, Connecticut. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $31.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Middletown,CT. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.